Broiled Figs With Oranges And Sherry Cream

By á-174942

Ingredients

• 1 cup chilled whipping cream
• 3 tablespoons golden brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons cream Sherry
• 6 oranges peeled, white pith
• removed, sliced into rounds
• Chopped fresh mint
• 12 fresh figs halved lengthwise
• Golden brown sugar as needed
• Cream Sherry as needed

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Whip cream with 3 tablespoons brown sugar to soft peaks. Add 3 tablespoons Sherry and beat to firm peaks. Cover and chill. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead.)

Preheat broiler. Arrange oranges in ring around center of each plate. Top with mint. Arrange figs cut-side up in broiler-proof pan. Sprinkle with brown sugar and Sherry. Broil until sugar begins to caramelize.

Mound cream in center of each plate. Top with figs and serve.

This recipe yields 6 servings.